Peoria Heights · Downsizing
Downsizing in Peoria Heights
Moving to a home that fits your life now, usually smaller and sometimes larger, with the sale and your next home planned together and no pressure on timing.
Downsizing in Peoria Heights: what you get
If you're downsizing in Peoria Heights, the sale and your next home belong in the same plan, so you're not guessing about either.
We'll look at what your next home would cost to own, including property taxes and exemptions worth asking about. Always confirm with your county assessor.
Why Peoria Heights sellers work with me
I'm Shannan Werckle, a Broker-REALTOR® with eXp Realty and the name behind Greater Peoria Living. Peoria Heights is one of the places I work most, right next to Peoria's north side.
When a home needs clearing out, repairs or preparation, I have vendors I trust and I'll coordinate them with you.
Prospect Road runs through Peoria Heights with boutique restaurants, coffee shops, galleries and local shops, and downtown is the area's summer nightlife spot.
How it works in Peoria Heights
- What the house is worth, and what you'd walk away with
- Where you'd like to go next
- Vendors for clean-outs, repairs and prep
- A launch timed to your plans
- One person coordinating both moves
For the full picture, see how I sell a home, or read more about downsizing in Greater Peoria. You can also see the Peoria Heights overview or compare Downsizing in Peoria, Downsizing in Germantown Hills, Downsizing in Dunlap. When you're ready, tell me about your plans or call (309) 740-0990.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to clear out the house before selling?
Not always. I'll show you the options with the numbers, and I have vendors I trust for clean-outs if you want help.
What are homes like in Peoria Heights?
Most are older homes with character, many 80 to 120 years old: craftsman bungalows, brick colonials, Tudors and mid-century ranches.
Peoria Heights
What downsizing looks like in Peoria Heights
A village on the bluffs, with Grandview Drive and the Prospect Road shops.
- The homes
- Craftsman bungalows, brick colonials, Tudors and mid-century ranches on tree-lined streets, many 80 to 120 years old, with original woodwork and real front porches.
- What stands out
- Older homes with character and some walkability, rather than a newer subdivision.
- Getting around
- Prospect Road is the main road through the village, lined with higher-end, boutique restaurants, coffee shops, galleries and local shops. Some parts are walkable; most errands still mean driving.
- Nearby
- Grandview Drive, right off Prospect Road, with its views over the Illinois River valley. Downtown Peoria Heights is the area's hot spot for nightlife, especially in summer. Tower Park's 200-foot water tower has three observation decks (village site: only one of its kind in the U.S.; built 1968, renovated 2003; seasonal).
The method
How I do it in Peoria Heights
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Ready to make your move with Shannan?